Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering
Luleå Tekniska Universitet / Högskolejobb / Luleå
2025-05-23
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hela Sverige Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of nearly SEK 2,1 billion per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 students.
In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.The Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (CENE) offers unique, collective research expertise in civil and structural engineering. The research subject of Structural Engineering is now seeking a highly motivated researcher who will contribute to the science and technology of structural condition assessment, structural dynamics and application of composite materials.
Subject Description
Structural Engineering includes loads, design, sustainability, load carrying capacity, repair and strengthening, of buildings and civil engineering structures made of concrete, steel, wood and other materials, separately or in combination, at normal conditions, in cold climate and in fire.
Duties
As a senior lecturer, you will participate in the development of teaching and research within the fields of structural condition assessment, structural dynamics and application of composite materials. More specifically, research topics within the advertised position will focus on:
• Integration of structural health monitoring techniques and proof load methodology for early warning of infrastructure
• Dynamic analysis of bridge and other infrastructures, and dynamic-induced fatigue damage assessment.
• Structural application of composite material as reinforcement replacements
The position includes the following responsibilities:
• Administration and teaching of undergraduate and advanced level courses given by the structural engineering group.
• Supervision of master's and doctoral students.
• Application for grants to initiate new project-based research directions.
As an applicant, you are expected to participate in the joint development of the education and research area and collaborate with research groups both within the department, the university and with other universities, colleges and other external partners, both nationally and internationally.
Qualifications
To meet the requirements for the appointment as a senior lecturer, the applicants:
• must have been awarded a doctoral degree or must have the corresponding academic competence or other professional expertise that is valuable for the appointment;
• must demonstrate pedagogical expertise by means of proven experience, teaching expertise and teaching development
• must have completed higher education pedagogy courses equivalent to 7.5 higher education credits or otherwise have acquired equivalent knowledge.
Assessment criteria
The following assessment criteria are applied for the position:
• Scientific skills
• Teaching excellence
• Other assessment criteria.
Other assessment grounds (Weighted equally).
• Experience in dynamic analysis of bridge structures and other infrastructures.
• Experience in fatigue assessment and damage detection.
• Experience in laboratory and field test work, especially in on-site structural health monitoring.
• Experience in structural application of composite materials, e.g. FRP.
• Ability to obtain external research and development funds.
• Ability to interact with the surrounding society.
• Ability to communicate about research and development work.
• Demonstrate pedagogical skill through reflected experience, teaching skills and teaching development
• Have completed higher education teaching training equivalent to 7.5 credits, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.
• Experience of writing highly ranked scientific articles.
• Good communication skills in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to translate research findings into practical applications, closing the gap between theory and societal challenges.
Information
The employment is permanent. The appointment is planned to start during fall 2025. Location: Luleå.
In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
For further information, contact: Professor, Head of subject Gabriel Sas,
gabriel.sas@ltu.se, or Subject coordinator Agneta Hedenström,
agneta.hedenstrom@ltu.se Union representatives:
SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037
diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721
marika.vesterberg@ltu.seApplication
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below and attach the requested application documents including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection and publications, etc. We prefer that applicants follows the Instructions for applicants. Note that the applicant 's educational qualifications should be particularly documented. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.
Final day to apply: June 13, 2025
Reference number: 2199-2025
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Arbetsgivare Luleå Tekniska Universitet (org.nr 202100-2841)
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Jobbnummer 9355918